Annette LaBerge
Annette met Dr. Walter Vockert (our founding father) when she was 10 years old. He was the veterinarian who came to the stable where she boarded her horse. At that time, his practice included both large and small animals, and she never imagined she would be working first for him, and then for his son almost 30 years later.
Annette is Halsey East Animal Clinic's head receptionist and has worked with us for over 14 years. Her home is shared with two feline adoptees, Ally and Amelia. Her downtime is spent out in the yard or on the fairways -whenever she can find them.
Mary Hare
Mary has been a receptionist at Halsey East since 1998 where she found her second family. She thinks it?s wonderful working here and enjoys all the pets and owners. She has been married for 45 years and has 2 children, 4 grandchildren, a cat named Buster, and a dog named Clark Kent Superdog. Her hobbies include gardening, different kinds of needle work, and playing with her Hot Rod.
Mary Busch
Mary joined Halsey East as a receptionist in the spring of 2006. She came to Portland from Southern California where she worked as a receptionist for a 2 doctor animal hospital in Culver City for almost 10 years. Mary shares her home with 7 cats, ranging in age from 1 1/2 to 17 years. Most are rescues adopted from the clinics where she has worked. Cats permitting, Mary enjoys needlepoint and counted cross stitch and loves having access to the local library.
Laurel Hogan
Laurel joined the Halsey East reception team in February 2008. She is the mother of three, grandmother of three and presently shares her home with five cats and two dogs. Working at the clinic provides a great opportunity to meet a wonderful variety of pets and people. Gardening and coastal travel are favorite pastimes away from the clinic.
Lisa Johnson
Lisa has been working in veterinary medicine since 1985, and has been involved in the management, organization, and opening of two different veterinary hospitals. She has been working with us since March of 2009, and shares her home with her husband and four Doberman Pinschers. She bought her first Doberman in 1980, fell in love with the breed and has been raising, training and living with Dobermans ever since. Lisa and her dog Rumor have earned CD and RE titles, as well as a CGC title.
Missy Edmonds
Missy joined our reception team in September 2010. She graduated from National Polytechnic College of Science in 2009 with her EMT certification. Originally from Orange County, California, Missy moved to Oregon in 2009 with her husband Rob and her bengle cat Bronco. Missy has a background working with all sorts of animals including farm animals and marine life. Missy will be taking a brief hiatus in 2011/2012, as she recently enlisted as a Corpsman in the United States Navy Reserve. Go USA!
Susan Werner
Susan began at Halsey East Animal Clinic in July of 2011. She was born and raised in Southern California and began working in the veterinary field in 2005. She enjoys working with pets and their owners. Susan is looking forward to going back to school this year to pursue her dream of becoming a history teacher. She spends her time at her boyfriend's 40 acre ranch in Corbett with her 3 rescue dogs, hiking in the Gorge and learning how to ride horses.
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